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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.14, 26,993.19 and 6,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.14, 26,993.19 and 6,309.06 is: 9,463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.14 : 26,993.19 = 6,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.14/26,993.19 = 6,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.14x = 26,993.19 × 6,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.14x = 170,301,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,301,655.30/17,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.76

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